{"id":124,"date":"2017-06-27T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-nz\/2017\/06\/27\/sharepoint-communication-sites-begin-rollout-to-office-365-customers\/"},"modified":"2022-06-28T10:50:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T17:50:18","slug":"sharepoint-communication-sites-begin-rollout-to-office-365-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-nz\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2017\/06\/27\/sharepoint-communication-sites-begin-rollout-to-office-365-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"SharePoint communication sites begin rollout to Office 365 customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During last month\u2019s SharePoint Virtual Summit, we unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/SharePoint-Blog\/Reach-your-audience-via-SharePoint-communication-sites-in-Office\/ba-p\/70079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint communication sites\u2014beautiful, dynamic sites<\/a> that let you reach a broad internal audience, and that look great on the web, in the SharePoint mobile app, on PC and on Mac. Today, we\u2019re excited to announce that communication sites are now rolling out to Office 365 First Release customers, followed by full worldwide rollout to Office 365 customers in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-1-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-227813\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-1-1.png 999w, https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-1-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-1-1-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Create a beautiful communication site in seconds<\/h3>\n<p>Communication sites are perfect for internal cross-company campaigns, weekly and monthly reports or status updates, product launches, events and more. To help you jumpstart getting your message out fast, communication sites provide configurable templates for the sites and pages within. When you click <strong>Create site<\/strong> from the SharePoint home in Office 365, you have a choice of three initial site designs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topic<\/strong>\u2014Select the Topic design when you have a lot of information to share, such as news, events and other content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Showcase<\/strong>\u2014Use the Showcase design to feature a product, team or event using photos or images.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blank<\/strong>\u2014Start with a blank site and make your design come to life quickly and easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/10\/SharePoint-comm-sites-2b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-227807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-2b.jpg\" alt=\"Images showing how each of the different three site design options look on a desktop and mobile device.\" width=\"900\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Communication site designs (from left to right): Topic, Showcase and Blank.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And it is easy to tell your story. Once your new site is created, simply drag-and-drop to reorganize web parts on the page to bring your use cases and scenarios to life. News and pages allow for multi-column layouts to represent your message in a meaningful, intuitive fashion.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/article\/7fb44b20-a72f-4d2c-9173-fc8f59ba50eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a communication site in Office 365<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/article\/Add-a-page-to-a-Communication-site-ce16986a-25ec-4907-b820-44d01ae8afb5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">add a page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/article\/Add-or-remove-columns-on-a-page-fc491eb4-f733-4825-8fe2-e1ed80bd0899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">work with column layouts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Share your plans and updates in engaging, interactive ways<\/h3>\n<p>Communication sites allow people to create and share recurring updates beyond email. When you create a page on a communication site, you can embed documents and video, and dynamically pull in real-time data from across Office 365, including documents from SharePoint, <a href=\"https:\/\/powerbi.microsoft.com\/blog\/power-bi-service-april-and-may-feature-summary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Power BI<\/a> reports, Microsoft Stream videos and Yammer discussions. The resulting page is a rich and dynamic communication. And the page persists on the site, so people can refer to it easily, even as the membership of your team changes, so new members can more easily get up to speed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/10\/SharePoint-comm-sites-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-227808\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-3.png\" alt=\"Image showing how a communication site displays all the data pulled in from Office 365, including news, events, key documents, resources and contacts.\" width=\"780\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new capabilities for the rich section layouts and new web parts can be utilized on SharePoint team sites as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Consume, create and connect from your mobile device via the SharePoint apps<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to access, engage with and create content for communication sites from any device. The full site, pages, news, navigation, search and more are natively viewable, functional and engaging. Read a page, create a news article, engage in a Yammer conversation\u2014all in the context of the site\u2014from within the SharePoint mobile app experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-4-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-227814\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.office.com\/en-nz\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"344\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-4-1.png 344w, https:\/\/blogs.office.com\/neutralized\/microsoft-365\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/SharePoint-comm-sites-4-1-168x300.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can download the SharePoint mobiles apps for <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/spappios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/spappandroid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a> today, and the new features will be available in the coming weeks. Learn more about the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/go.microsoft.com\/fwlink\/?LinkId=808813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint mobile app for iOS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.microsoft.com\/fwlink\/p\/?linkid=828159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint mobile app for Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.microsoft.com\/fwlink\/p\/?linkid=828162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint app for Windows 10 Mobile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Communication sites help further refine and enhance your message<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond what we shared during the SharePoint Virtual Summit, communication sites have additional capabilities to further refine and enhance your message.<\/p>\n<h3>Make your home page and sub-pages look great<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full-width layouts<\/strong>\u2014The Hero and Image web parts can be placed in a section layout that spans the page from left to right, giving you ways to emphasize your most essential information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced title region with custom header image<\/strong>\u2014Visually represent your home page, news and subpages with a compelling header graphic and title. You control what portion of the image is the most important, so it looks great, and as intended, across web and mobile experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Continue the discussion in context to ensure reach, retention and engagement<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comments on pages<\/strong>\u2014Each news article and page can have its own set of comments. It is possible to use the Yammer web part for broad discussion scenarios as well as targeted responses to engage your viewers on the sole message and content on the page\u2014all keeping within the context of the page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share news via email<\/strong>\u2014When you share news via email from a communication site, it\u2019s not just a blue link; it\u2019s a visual, informative preview that adds context to both the email and the news article itself. Within the email, the recipient(s) will see a thumbnail, title, description and an optional message from the sender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dynamically pull in and display data, documents and information via web part improvements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power BI and Microsoft Stream<\/strong>\u2014Bring in interactive reports using the Power BI web part, and embed single videos or full channels from Microsoft Stream\u2014the single destination within Office 365 for your cross-company video management. Both Power BI and Microsoft Stream are now generally available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GIF support<\/strong>\u2014When you add an Image web part into a news article or page, you can now include animated GIFs in your layout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New \u201cSee all\u201d pages<\/strong>\u2014When there is more content than can be shown within the first view the Highlighted content and Site activity web parts, you can click <strong>See all<\/strong> to go to a full-page experience to see all the content and activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updated News web part<\/strong>\u2014Showcase your news using multiple layouts to highlight what\u2019s important with greater flexibility. You can use the default Top story layout, view news as a list or side-by-side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/article\/Using-web-parts-on-pages-336e8e92-3e2d-4298-ae01-d404bbe751e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">using web parts on pages and news<\/a>, which highlights all web parts available in SharePoint Online.<\/p>\n<h3>Mark your calendars<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for one or more of our events in the coming days and weeks to share and explore the value of communication sites.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SharePoint communication sites AMA<\/strong>\u2014On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 9\u201310 a.m. PDT, bring your questions and feedback to the SharePoint communication sites AMA within this dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/Communications-Sites-AMA\/bd-p\/CommunicationsSitesAMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint community space<\/a>\u00a0of the <a href=\"http:\/\/office.com\/sharepoint\/community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft Tech Community for SharePoint<\/a>. We\u2019re inviting our deepest business and technical subject matter experts for an active, informative hour\u2014driven by YOU!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeff Teper takes over @SharePoint<\/strong>\u2014On Tuesday, July 10, 2017 from 9:30\u201310:30 a.m. PDT, Jeff Teper, corporate vice president for SharePoint, OneDrive and Office, will take over the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sharepoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SharePoint Twitter handle<\/a>. He\u2019ll tackle your questions and feedback both with written responses and video snippets as only he can\u2014no tweet left behind!<\/li>\n<li><strong>LIVE customer + MVPs panel webinar<\/strong>\u2014On Wednesday, July 13, 2017 at\u00a08 a.m. PDT, join in to hear how one of our customers, Shire, successfully planned and implemented their new digital workspace\u2014inclusive of communication sites. You will hear both from Shire employees and Office 365 MVPs. <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.office.com\/en-us-landing-shire-webinar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register<\/a> today.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-demand webcast<\/strong>\u2014On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, Farren Roper and I\u00a0present the \u201cSharePoint: Inform and engage your employees\u201d business webcast. Be the first to be notified when it\u2019s available: <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/informengagewebcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up today<\/a>. And in advance, read the new, related eBook, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.office.com\/ww-landing-SharePoint-Interactive-eBook.html?lcid=en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 secrets to a connected workplace<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Throughout the lifecycle of your projects, launches and internal campaigns, let the SharePoint intranet help you move seamlessly from concept to final product. The powerful, dynamic SharePoint user experiences let you clearly communicate your message throughout your company.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Mark Kashman, senior product manager for the SharePoint team<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q. How can I expect communication sites to roll out to Office 365 customers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong> Communication sites will begin to roll out to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/article\/3b3adfa4-1777-4ff0-b606-fb8732101f47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Release<\/a> customers within the coming week\u2014starting with First Release Select Users\u2014and will be completed within 2\u20133 weeks. We are targeting end of August 2017 for complete worldwide rollout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. When will the SharePoint mobile apps get updated to natively view communication sites?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong> We are planning to push updates to the <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/spappios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint mobile app for iOS<\/a> within a few days, and to the <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/spappandroid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint mobile app for Android<\/a> in the coming weeks. Install today. Update often.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Can I use a communication site in an extranet scenario with external users?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong> Yes, communication sites will support external users for extranet use cases. Initially, Office 365 admins would need to enable it at the site level via PowerShell. 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